Is everyone you know on the probiotic band wagon? Here’s why… they are the power houses of gut health & even your wellbeing! You may be confused about what probiotics are and what they do. You may have even heard of probiotics and now find yourself even more confused.

What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?

Probiotics are live (good) bacteria

Prebiotics are food that support the good bacteria in your gut, this is like fertilizer for a garden. They serve as food for the probiotics (good bacteria). They are indigestible fibers (by humans) that are fermented (by bacteria) along the GI tract.

Do you need both? Yes! They both work together and support the human body’s production and maintenance of healthy bacteria and microorganisms.

Foods rich in prebiotics

Asparagus

Bananas

Apples

Oat Groats (whole), and steel-Cut Oats

Dandelion Greens

Flaxseed

Leeks

Garlic

Foods rich in probiotics

Sauerkraut

Pickles

Pickled beets

Kombucha

Yogurt

Acidophilus Milk

Kimchi

Kefir

May your gut be filled with health and proper amounts of both pre and probiotics!